Overview
The Family Bowl series consists of classic video-simulation bowling arcade machines originally developed by Namco. First introduced in 1998, with the highly popular sequel Family Bowl 2 released in 2007, these machines blend physical activity with virtual gaming. Instead of relying on a trackball or joysticks, players roll a real, family-sized bowling ball up a miniature physical lane. An intelligent motion-detection tracking system measures the line and velocity of the throw, seamlessly translating it into 3D animations and automated scoring on a built-in display screen.
